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Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls

Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls: A Fun Twist on a Classic Treat

Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls are a playful dessert that combines cinnamon sugar, Oreos, and mini chocolate chips for a fun twist on a classic treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm milk can substitute with plant-based milk for vegan
  • 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg for vegan, use flax egg
  • 1 large Egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter melted, can be replaced with a dairy-free alternative
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour for gluten-free, use a 1:1 mix with xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • a few drops Blue gel food coloring or alternatives like butterfly pea powder
For the Filling
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies like Oreos
  • 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips
For the Cream Cheese Icing
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Crushed chocolate cookies
  • to taste Extra mini chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk with active dry yeast. Let it sit until frothy. Mix in granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour and salt until a sticky dough forms.
  2. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Add blue gel food coloring, kneading until evenly distributed. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
  3. Make the filling by creaming together softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix in crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and mini chocolate chips until combined.
  4. After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll out into a large rectangle. Spread filling evenly over the dough, roll tightly into a log, and cut into 12 equal rolls.
  5. Place sliced rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise until puffy. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), then bake rolls until golden brown.
  6. To make the icing, beat together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter, adding powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  7. Once the rolls have cooled slightly, drizzle the icing over them and sprinkle with crushed chocolate cookies and extra mini chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure dough is sticky but not too wet for fluffy rolls. Always check yeast freshness before use.

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